Lakeridge Falls, Sarasota, Florida   Say goodbye to your grandmother's 55+ neighborhood! Lakeridge Falls, built between 2003 and 2009, is an active adult community which brings a new concept of "retired" to Sarasota!   This gated community has awesome amenities including fitness centers, pools, bocce and a clubhouse with full kitchen, card rooms and billiards. But Lakeridge Falls also provides a full social calendar with a myriad of options to get out there and meet your neighbors.   Located just north of University Avenue off Tuttle, the community is within a stones throw to all the shopping and dining you can imagine. The community is close to the famous John Ringling Museum, only 10 minutes to Sarasota's vibrant downtown and Bayfront, and a mere 15 minutes to the white sands of Lido ... 05/05/2010

Three Oaks, Sarasota, Florida   Three Oaks offers Sarasota homes with family living at its best - set back neighborhoods, great schools, and highly convenient location.   Three Oaks is actually in two sections; the original Three Oaks is located just south of Proctor Road, and the estate homes are located across the road on the north side, just east of I-75. Classic Mediterranean-style homes, landscaped yards and family atmosphere permeate both communities.   Located only a short mile from shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants and Doctor's Hospital; as well as less than 2 miles from the interstate, Three Oaks is strategically located. Add to that the fact that it is only 5 miles to Siesta Key, and you would agree its tough to beat the location. The desirable combination of scho... 05/05/2010

Woodland Park, Sarasota, Florida   Another great option in Sarasota real estate is Woodland Park. Located in the heart of Sarasota, Woodland Park is a true surprise. Turning in off of the main road, residents are immediately greeted with overhanging oak trees, Spanish moss and a feeling of peace. This neighborhood has designated protected canopy streets, and it provides a fantastic respite from the traditional sun drenched landscape.   Homes tend to be more rustic in nature than the traditional Florida Mediterranean look, to blend in with the more wooded surroundings. Many homes built in the 80s are wood frame and reminiscent of cabins; while the Oaks of Woodland Park provides newer, more "Florida feeling" properties.   The neighborhood is located off Fruitville Road just minutes to dow... 05/04/2010

Longwood Run, Sarasota, Florida   Longwood Run is one of those tucked away neighborhoods that not many people know about; but once they do, it becomes a favorite place to consider purchasing their Sarasota homes.   Just off University Parkway, Longwood Run is in close proximity to all the shopping and dining that is springing up up and down the corridor. Yet although located just off the main road, it exists in a different world. The winding road quickly gives way to tree-lined quiet streets.    The homes in Longwood Run were built primarily in the 90s, and they sit on manicured lots. Many of the homes are on preserve areas or lakes. The neighborhood seems to be a favorite for dog owners, as it is a highly walkable area. Longwood Run has single family homes and maintenance free villas;... 05/04/2010

Sarasota Condo Market Stabilizing The Sarasota condo market is showing signs of improvement as almost two hundred condos sold in March 2010. While the inventory has remained stable, both sales and pending sales are way up, showing signs that Sarasota will likely lead the way in the Florida real estate recovery. Almost three hundred condos are under contract with slightly over two thousand units for sale. As national real estate markets began to heat up at the beginning of the last decade, Sarasota was already on fire. And it was here too that when the music stopped at the end of 2005, and left everyone running for chairs, the Sarasota real estate balloon was already deflating, before much of the rest of the country. So it is no surprise that once again, the Sarasota real estate market i... 05/03/2010

Sarasota Waterfront Real Estate When it comes to Sarasota waterfront real estate, there are many phenomenal options for beach-goers, boaters and sunset connoisseurs. For those with discerning tastes, there are the barrier islands that have attracted an affluent group of residents to the Sarasota area over the last several decades. Among these are Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Casey Key. Siesta Key real estate is known to provide one of the highest quality of lifestyles available anywhere. Siesta Key Beach, formerly known as Sarasota Beach, boasts the finest powdery, pure white sand in the world. It is composed of 99% quartz and is always cool to the touch, even in the summer! While it is always in the top ten, currently, Siesta Key beach is considered the number two beach in th... 05/02/2010

Laurel Park is a historic neighborhood in close proximity to downtown Sarasota. Bounded by Orange Avenue, Washington Boulevard, Morrill Street and Alderman Street and Brother Geenen Way, it is comprised of about 50 acres over 9 city blocks. Laurel Park is one of Sarasota’s oldest neighborhoods and was officially designated as a National Register of Historic Places District in 2008. The community is a mixture of single family homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings dating back to the 1920’s. Homes are built in a variety of architectural styles including, Frame Vernacular, Craftsman Bungalow, Mediterranean Revival, Colonial Revival, and Mission Revival. The zoning in Laurel Park allows for an accessory living unit (of up to 600 square feet) to be built in addition to your single family h... 04/25/2010

Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida Stretching some twelve sun-drenched miles between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key provides an ideal setting for a Florida vacation. Out of the ordinary yet easily accessible, this island paradise offers a relaxed, secluded atmosphere, far from noise and everyday hustle.A popular destination for visitors from around the world, Longboat Key is free of mini-malls, towering billboards and glaring neon signs. Instead you are welcomed to a land of tasteful luxury, tempting quiet pleasures, and an average year round temperature of 73 degrees. While Longboat Key offers a beautiful setting for vacationers, it is also a prime real estate market with a thriving residential community. The island boasts a mix of condominiums, single family homes and ... 04/24/2010

University Park homes for sale in Sarasota Florida - University Park Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: University Park Homes, in the Sarasota Real Estate market of Sarasota, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your University Park Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the University Park community / subdivision but may include University Park town homes, condos, and villas on a custom MLS search. 04/22/2010

Granada, Sarasota, Florida Granada is located at the gateway to Siesta Key, at the northern causeway. With the beautiful waters of Sarasota Bay at your doorstep, who wouldn't want to live here? Offering a mix of west of Trail Sarasota homes, this neighborhood offers both convenience and quality of life. Granada has elegant homes, eclectic homes, and modern homes all rolled into one diverse neighborhood. Siesta Key is a short ride over the causeway. Sarasota Real Estate   04/22/2010

Tropical Shores, Sarasota, Florida Tropical Shores may be one of the best kept secrets in Sarasota. This waterfront community on Little Sarasota Bay provides a boating lifestyle at a fraction of the cost of other neighborhoods in Sarasota. Comprised primarily of traditional Florida style ranch homes, Tropical Shores also boasts a community marina, boat ramp, slips and waterfront clubhouse on the Bay for its residents. No home is more than a two blocks from the water. This is a great value in in Sarasota real estate! The open waters of the Gulf are a beautiful 10-15 minute cruise north or south through Florida vegetation and wildlife. 04/22/2010

Coral Cove, Sarasota, Florida Coral Cove is a waterfront community that offers a wide range of opportunity for boaters to enjoy Sarasota. From multi-million dollar waterfront homes to far more affordable interior properties, Coral Cove has just over 200 home sites. Perhaps one of the most enjoyable aspects of this community is the diversity of style - for folks who resist the "cookie-cutter " feel of newer developments. The community has a boat ramp and park for all residents to enjoy. Aside from being located on the water, Coral Cove is only about 1 mile south of the causeway to Siesta Key, placing one of the world's most beautiful beaches right in your backyard. For boaters interested in Sarasota real estate, Coral Cove is the next affordable option after Tropical Shores. 04/21/2010

Cherokee Park, Sarasota, Florida Cherokee Park is a super convenient waterfront neighborhood close to Southside Village and the north bridge to Siesta Key. The charming streets are graced by traditional Sarasota homes which are slowly giving way to new estate homes on spacious lots. This is a beautiful bayfront community for those who desire a taste of the old Florida lifestyle. Cherokee Park has stately Florida mansions from the 1950's and 1960's on roads which run straight down to Sarasota Bay. This subdivisions are located very close to the north causeway to Siesta Key, making a trip to the beach an easy one and it are also close by the unique Southgate Mall, and Southside Villages shops and Morton's gourmet market. A few miles up meandering South Osprey Avenue is Selby Gardens, Sara... 04/19/2010

Paradise Shores, Sarasota, Florida Paradise Shores offers one of the most enviable locations in Sarasota. Situated in the upscale west-of-trail community just south of Sarasota Bayfront are beautiful canal or bay front homes for the most discriminating buyer. Walking around this community of luxurious homes you will notice the shady and genteel atmosphere of old Florida. Within close proximity are Sarasota Main Street, Bayfront Park, Selby Gardens, Towles Court Artists Colony and all downtown Sarasota has to offer. To the south is trendy Southside Village, offering some of the best dining in town; along with Morton's Gourmet Market, a must-visit shop! As far as Sarasota realty goes, this is one of the most desirable areas within proximity of downtown. 04/19/2010

Oyster Bay, Sarasota, Florida Oyster Bay Estates is a  highly desirable west-of-trail waterfront neighborhood. The tree lined streets are graced by traditional Florida homes which are slowly giving way to new estate homes on spacious lots. These are quiet, tree lined bayfront community for those who desire a taste of the old Florida lifestyle. In Oyster Bay, many homes are either bayfront or on canals which lead directly to the Bay. This is a boaters paradise, with open waters just feet away. This is Sarasota real estate at its best! This subdivisions is located very close to the north causeway to Siesta Key, making a trip to the beach an easy one. Oyster Bay is also close by the unique Southgate Mall, and Southside Villages shops and gourmet market. A few miles up meandering South Ospr... 04/18/2010

Sarasota Bayfront communities, Sarasota, Florida The Bayfront communities offer some of the finest in Sarasota real estate. The quality of life here is over the top! One of the main reasons people move to Sarasota is the water - whether boating, fishing or swimming is your passion, the beautiful warm waters of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico beckon on a daily basis. As a waterfront community, the Sarasota area offers hundreds of opportunities for residents to live the dream - a lifestyle that includes waking to glassy calm waters, and strolling along the water in the evening to take in a stunning Gulf sunset. Bayfront living is generally available to you in one of two scenarios - homes are either located directly on the bay, with private views, boat docks and davits, and pools that... 04/16/2010

Toured Windward Bay Condos on Longboat Key with clients.  These Longboat Key condos for sale are attractively priced and the view from most of the units is unbeatable. Windward Bay offers many amenities including beach access directly accross the street, heated pool. shuffle board, tennis courts and a fitness room. Boat slips on the property are also available. There are currently 10  condo units for sale in the Sarasota MLS ranging in price from $165,000 for a one bed one bath unit to $399,000 for a 3 bed 2 bath unit.  For more information on Longboat Key condos for sale or other property for sale throughout Sarasota contact Bob Schult at 941-915-9797 or Kathy Schaefer at 941-773-7473   04/16/2010

The Meadows, Sarasota, Florida Resort Style Living for All Walks of Life The Meadows is a very desirable country club community which features a wide range of neighborhoods and lifestyle choices. The Meadows Community Association (MCA) serves as the governing body and welcome center. Information, maps, and telephone directories are available, and The Meadoword, a community newspaper published monthly, is mailed free to residents, with local news and calendar of events. Over 3400 residences, including garden homes, maintenance free villas and single-family homes, are nicely distributed in a beautiful, 1600-acre setting. This uniquely natural community includes more than eighty pristine lakes, some stocked for fishing, waterways, and preserve areas There are approximately eleven miles of ... 04/16/2010

St. Armand's Towers, St. Armand's Key, Sarasota, Florida St. Armand's Towers represent two of the most recognizable buildings on Lido Key. Only one block from world famous St. Armand's Circle and across the street from the beach, the Towers offer one of the best locations in Sarasota. The Towers were built in 1968 and offer 192 residences. The Gulf facing units provide spectacular nightly sunsets; other units boast sweeping Sarasota Bay vistas and the beautiful Sarasota skyline. The beach is a few hundred feet away, Lido Beach and the canoe and kayak park are just  a short bike ride. This park offers shaded picnic areas surrounded by the Bay and Gulf, and a popular canoe and kayak launch. With all this nature, it's easy to become a beach bum - however the Towers are also in close proxim... 04/16/2010

What is so special about Sarasota, anyway? Living in Sarasota, we have grown used to the accolades - "Best Place to Raise a Family", "Best Place to Retire", "Best Place to Buy Real Estate" , "One of the Top Ten Beaches in the World". We agree with each and every one of these nods, but we take it one step further - Sarasota is the best place to live. Period. Ok, we're biased because we live here. But it really is a special place. The beaches of Sarasota, most notably Siesta Key, have captured the imagination and attention of visitors from around the world, offering powder white sand that never gets hot. Our beaches are expansive and beautiful, and stretch miles and miles across 4 barrier keys. Westward facing, the nightly sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico are nothing short of spectacular. ... 04/14/2010